And just like that — in what felt like a blink of the eye — another Summer Olympics has come and gone. Years of training, mental preparation, and sacrifice, all culminating in a two-and-a-half week showcase of athletic brilliance and dogged determination.
It's a non-stop whirlwind for the athletes, spectators, and viewers alike. While the stadiums, fields, courts and pools now sit quiet across Paris, the greatness displayed in the City of Light this summer will reverberate long after the last team flight takes off.
Each Games has its share of triumphs and heartbreaks — each one the result of athletes striving for greatness with everything on the line.
Here's a look at some of the lasting moments from Paris 2024. A star is born at every Olympics. And while Canadians were already well-acquainted with 17-year-old swimming phenom Summer McIntosh, millions across the world have now witnessed her once-in-a-generation talent.